Administrative Manager

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Administrative Manager to work with our Telecommunications sector.  You will oversee the administrative functions for the sector, establish work procedures for the administrative team within the sector, and ensure overall compliance with corporate standards.  In addition, you will be responsible for improving efficiencies, evaluating performance of administrative staff, and coordinating office services. The ideal candidate will have experience working with various tools and platforms, including SharePoint, Google Workspace, Deltek, Smartsheet, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Providing support to team members and contributing to the development of administrative processes and procedures.
• Leading and communicating the administrative strategy for the telecommunications sector
• Assigning administrative staff to technical teams to assist with projects.
• Completing and guiding day-to-day administrative activities/tasks.
• Maintain and update project documentation, reports, and other relevant materials.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and other departments to ensure alignment.
• Utilize SharePoint, Google Workspace, Deltek, Smartsheet, Microsoft Word, and Excel to manage and organize data and workflows.

We have one position available and will consider candidates interested in working in our Overland Park, KS, Lincoln or Omaha, NE office locations.

You bring to the team:

• Associate degree in business or a related area preferred
• Minimum eight years’ experience in a related position
• Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Develops and fosters effective professional relationships internally and externally
• Exhibits good interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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